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Written question asked by Ellie Chowns (Green Party) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 October 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Recycling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of the delay in publishing the Circular Economy Growth Plan on achieving the objectives of the Environmental Improvement Plan.

Answer

Defra remains committed to the objectives of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), including the circular economy goal to minimise waste.

The EIP Annual Progress Report, shows that we have progressed an ambitious programme of reform, investment and delivery activity across the Circular Economy commitments, supporting the broader objectives of the EIP.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34464
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Environment protection Recycling
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk